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Corn syrup vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn syrup and Hot sauce?

  • Corn syrup is higher in Selenium, however, Hot sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 108% more.
  • Hot sauce has less Sugar.

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +89.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +89.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1644.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1644.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4333.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +308.8%
Contains more Other +1747.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Carbs +4333.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +308.8%
Contains more Other +1747.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Hot sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 1.45g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.51g Hot sauce
Fats 0g 0.37g Hot sauce
Carbs 77.59g 1.75g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 11kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 1.26g Hot sauce
Fiber 0g 0.3g Hot sauce
Calcium 18mg 8mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.48mg Hot sauce
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Potassium 44mg 144mg Hot sauce
Sodium 155mg 2643mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.11mg Hot sauce
Copper 0.053mg 0.028mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.049mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.036mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.254mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.11mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 0µg 6µg Hot sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.052g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.03g Hot sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.196g Hot sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Hot sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Corn syrup
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.